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SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries
5.8.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.S. system, the commissioner emphasizes cross-border considerations, detailing...
G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebook’s Libra
20.7.2019
G7 finance chiefs met this week and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency was high on their agenda. They agreed on several crypto initiatives and fast regulatory responses to projects such as Libra, calling for them to meet the highest standards of financial regulation. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue...
France’s Financial Watchdog Proposes ‘Voluntary’ Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
17.7.2019
In exchange for regulatory approval, crypto firms can opt to abide by capital, tax, and consumer protection requirements
Crypto Mom Warns of US Inaction as France Unveils ICO 'Talks'
17.7.2019
A commissioner at a top American regulator says that the country’s financial system’s reluctance to provide firm cryptocurrency guidelines is dangerous, and could lead to the United States falling behind other more pro-active nations. Meanwhile, France may be already attempting to steal a march...
How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
11.7.2019
A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U.K., and the U.S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank...
French Regulators Notice Uptick In Crypto-Related Complaints
3.7.2019
French financial authorities have observed an uptick in cryptocurrency-related complaints from investors
Goldman Sachs ‘Looking at Potential’ of Creating Virtual Currency, CEO Reveals
28.6.2019
Goldman Sachs is performing “extensive research” on tokenization, chief executive David Solomon has revealed
French Central Bank: Facebook’s Libra May Need Banking License
25.6.2019
Facebook’s Libra must comply with anti-money laundering regulation and needs banking licenses, according to the Bank of France Governor
G7 Forming Task Force in Response Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
21.6.2019
France is setting up a task force within the Group of Seven nations to examine regulatory issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency
France Creates G7 Taskforce to Examine Facebook’s Libra, Crypto Regulation
21.6.2019
A G7 taskforce is being created to examine how central banks can regulate cryptocurrencies such as Facebook’s libra
French Minister of Economy to Ask for Guarantees From Facebook In Regards to Its Forthcoming Coin
18.6.2019
French Minister of the Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire has raised concerns about Facebook’s forthcoming stablecoin
Tezos Commons Exec Raises Concerns Over Suspicious Activity by Hard Fork Developers
18.6.2019
A Tezos Commons executive has highlighted a potential risk factor in a third party hard fork operation months before it begins
Report: French Gaming Giant Ubisoft Considering Potential Blockchain Applications
12.6.2019
French video gaming giant Ubisoft is allegedly exploring potential blockchain applications in gaming as a strategy to gain a more competitive edge in the industry
Coinbase Launches Crypto Debit Card in 6 European Countries
12.6.2019
Coinbase Card is being made available in six new countries across Europe. The service enables users to spend their digital funds in-store and online, supporting all crypto assets available to trade on the Coinbase platform such as bitcoin cash. Also Read: How to Buy a Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet...
Coinbase Expands Its Cryptocurrency Debit Card Service To Six European Nations
12.6.2019
Coinbase rolled out its cryptocurrency debit card powered by Visa in the month of April this year in the UK. The cryptocurrency exchange received a tremendous response for this service, and now it has expanded its operational area by offering the same service in six more European countries....
French Retail Chain Carrefour Registers Sales Boost Following Blockchain Integration
3.6.2019
Carrefour stated that sales of certain items have increased thanks to a blockchain food tracking system
World’s Second and Fourth Biggest Shipping Firms Join Maersk’s Blockchain Platform
28.5.2019
The world’s second-and fourth-biggest shipping firms, MSC and CMA CGM, have joined the blockchain shipping platform developed by Maersk and IBM
Renault Board Presented with Merger Offer by Fiat Chrysler
27.5.2019
In the world of top-level business, mergers and acquisitions often go on to create behemoths that can tide over any crisis in the industry and over the years, many such mergers have happened in the automobile industry. In a new development, it has now emerged that Fiat Chrysler has sent a merger...
Leading French Asset Manager Tikehau Sells Stake to Banking Giant Morgan Stanley
20.5.2019
For an asset management company of any stripe, an investment from blue-chip banks to the world of high finance are possibly the most coveted and for French asset management firm Tikehau that was surely the case. The firm had been looking for investment and collaboration with investors from North...
Bank of France is Closely Watching Stablecoin Developments, Says Governor
14.5.2019
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has reported that the bank is interested in stablecoins